Wärtsilä joins hands with TW Shipping on decarbonisation modelling

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement to apply decarbonisation modelling on bulk carriers of Orient Express Lines of Dubai, owned by Transworld Group and managed by Transworld Ship Management (TWSM).

Among the technologies to be examined in this project are a new optimised propeller, Wärtsilä’s Energoprofin, an energy-saving propeller cap, a shore power solution, and a shaft generator system. 

The aim of the project is to provide decision-making support by simulating the impact of efficiency upgrade technologies on the vessel’s environmental performance.

By creating and validating a digital model of the TBC Prestige based on measured real-life data, various technology solutions can be simulated and assessed.

Specifically, the technology simulations will indicate their effect on emissions profiling, the impact on the ship’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating, and Return on Investment (ROI) calculations. This is the first such modelling project for the Indian maritime market. The modelling is part of the Wärtsilä’s Decarbonisation Services offering.

“We are determined to explore all options for decarbonising our fleet operations. Wärtsilä’s modelling capabilities will allow us to determine the best way forward for achieving our sustainability ambitions in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible. The ‘TBC Prestige’ was chosen for this project as we have ten similar bulk carrier vessels in our fleet,” said Sanjiv Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Transworld Group.

“Wärtsilä is the only equipment supplier able to provide this kind of service with full in-house capabilities. It is a value-adding service from a company with vast experience and know-how in meeting the marine sector’s complex environmental regulatory requirements. We applaud Transworld Ship Management for their vision in seeking an optimal decarbonisation solution,” stated Sachin Kulkarni, General Manager, Marine Business Sales for South Asia, at Wärtsilä.

To remind, Wärtsilä has also recently signed an agreement with Franco-Italian ferry company Corsica Ferries to carry out decarbonisation modelling on the firm’s vessels.